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#10621: MEET THE PRESS
Order1966-08-21, NBC, min.
- Lawrence Spivak
- James Meredith
- Edwin Newman
- Floyd Mckissick
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Roy Wilkens
- Whitney M. Young, Jr.
- Stokley Carmichael
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-prime time NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest running series on network television.
Topic: Civil Rights. Guests: Dr. Martin Luther King, Roy Wilkens, Whitney M. Young, Jr. Floyd McKissick, Stokley Carmichael and James H. Meredith. Edwin Newman moderator. Host: Lawrence Spivak1967-06-11, NBC, 32 min.
Speeches by Stokely Carmichael and others on the "Negro Revolution."Other speakers include Charles Evers and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The report focuses on how "black power" can be used. Floyd McKissick is also interviewed. Report on the nature of "black power" and how it can be effectively used. Interviewed is former SNCC head Stokley Carmichael, the man who coined the phrase. Also interviewed are Martin Luther King Jr., Floyd McKissick of CORE and Charles Evers, brother of murdered Medgar Evers, who practices the concept of "black power" in Mississippi, where he organizes voter registration efforts and economic boycotts. Reporter is Sander Vanocur. 32 minute excerpt. of one hour broadcast.
1967-06-22, ABC, 52 min.
May 18, 1967- August 31, 1967, June 2, 1969-August 15, 1969 The 1967 edition of SUMMER FOCUS presented reports on a variety of subjects both current and historical in nature. A number of the programs were rebroadcasts of previously aired ABC documentaries drawn in part from THE SAGA OF WESTERN MAN. In 1969, SUMMER FOCUS returned as the title of an irregularly offered group of five reports on topical issues, hosted by Frank Reynolds. Peter Jennings, Anchors this examination of political protest, in America. Historian John Blum traces the origin of political protest, and analyzes the current unrest over antiwar demonstrations. We revisit recent peace demonstrations in major cities, and pro and con reactions from (among others) civil-rights leader Martin Luther King; Gen. William C. Westmoreland, commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam; Sen. Mark Hatfield (R. Oregon); and GIs in Vietnam.
1967-07-25, CBS, 26 min.
More US cities involved in racial riots, including New York City, President Johnson orders paratroopers into Detroit, commentary by H. Rap Brown and Martin Luther King, Jr. Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite.
1967-07-25, CBS, 26 min.
More US cities involved in racial riots, including New York City, President Johnson orders paratroopers into Detroit, commentary by H. Rap Brown and Martin Luther King, Jr. Harry Reasoner subbing for Cronkite. Duplicate of #15347.
#10615: MEET THE PRESS
Order1967-08-13, NBC, min.
November 20, 1947-September 5, 1965 (primetime NBC); September 19, 1965-present (non-prime time NBC). Public affairs program which is the longest running series on network television.
Guest: Dr. Martin Luther King. Host: Lawrence Spivak1968-02-10, CBS, 18 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- George Wallace
- George Romney
- Robert Kennedy
- Hughes Rudd
- Joseph Wheeler
- James Gavin
- Oliver P. Morton
CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite is going to Vietnam for Two weeks. A promo is heard for "Planet Of The Apes." Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King speak. Viet War: Both the US and the Viet Cong claim victory, comment by General Wheeler on the defense of Kaeson, Senator Morton ridicules the South Vietnamese Government, General Gavin suggests the end of North Vietnam bombing and try to enter into negotiations with the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese, President Johnson on crime and what to do about it, comments by George Romney, Martin Luther King on the needs of negroes, George Wallace speaks about a third-party candidacy. Host: Hughes Rudd.
1968-03-23, CBS, 20 min.
Adam Clayton Powell says, "Don't Go Along With Martin Luther King," Camel Cigarette commercial, Adam Clayton Powell returns to New York after two years in exile in the Bahamas. An editorial on Nelson Rockefeller by Martin Agronsky. Host: Reed Collins.
#15685: ABC NEWS WITH BOB YOUNG
Order1968-03-28, ABC, 17 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Bob Clark
- Yuri Gagarin
Violence in Panama, Ted Koppel reports, Robert Kennedy in Salt Lake City, a bomb threat is reported, Bob Clark reports, Hubert Humphrey defends Democratic policy in a fiery speech, declares Johnson "great President," Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to be buried after dying in an air crash. Negro riots in Memphis, Tennessee as Dr. Martin Luther King peace march fails. Host: Bob Young.
1968-03-30, CBS, 20 min.
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Alexander Kendrick
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
- Reed Collins
- Peter Kalisher
- Ludvik Svoboda
- Harry S. Truman
President Johnson has disdain for anyone who riots, garbage strike protest brings violence, "Poor People's March" planned for next month in Washington, DC by Dr. Martin Luther King, Dr. King comments, racial crisis and violence in Memphis, Tennessee, Dr. King comments on his failed effort, comment by President Johnson, comments by Richard Nixon, Eugene McCarthy, and Robert Kennedy, Czech's new leader is General Ludvik Svoboda" Liberalism" with communism, he arrives in East Germany and Poland, Camel Cigarette commercial, a report on Senator Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy, Prague Czechoslavikia Communist ruling now changed, Peter Kalisher reports, Alexander Kendrick with a comment on income taxes. Host: Reed Collins.
1968-04-01, CBS, 16 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Barry Goldwater
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Hubert Humphrey
- George Wallace
- Ronald Reagan
- Robert Kennedy
- Eugene McCarthy
Commentary on Richard Nixon, Robert Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, Barry Goldwater, George Wallace, Hubert Humphrey, and Ronald Reagan. Eric Sevareid's commentary on Johnson giving up on bombings of North Vietnam, ramifications on Johnson's decision not to run for another term. Cronkite interviews Nixon. Martin Luther King will return to Memphis tomorrow to resume his civil rights march, Eric Sevareid reports. Includes commercials.
1968-04-04, CBS, 6 min.
Jesse Jackson on Dr. Martin Luther King. President Johnson at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Dan Rather reports. Host: Walter Cronkite. Joined in progress.
1968-04-04, Many, 34 min.
- Hubert Humphrey
- Duke Ellington
- Dick Reeves
- Charles Percy
- Lyndon Johnson
- Ed Bradley
- Bob Young
- Martin Luther King
- Tom Jarriel
- Frank Gardner
- Steve Young
- Dr. Sterling Brown
- Don Hickman
- James Robinson
- Jeff Green
First radio and television news accounts (different stations) from approximately 9:45pm EST to 10:18pm EST related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Memphis, Tennessee. These reports include first radio and television reports. Tom Jarriel reports to ABC's Bob Young...reaction of the assassination which took place around 7:10pm...rioting in Tennessee...death of King around 8pm...President Johnson's response to the public...VP Hubert Humphrey comments, Steve Young reports from Carnegie Hall...Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial, Ed Bradley Man on the Street reactions in Harlem to the assassination, comments from Dr. Sterling Brown, Senator Charles Percy comments...Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Other reports from Jeff Green and James Robinson. A Biography is heard on the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King. NOTE: All of the above air checks audio taped were recorded off the air (television and radio) in real time, switching from one station to another...radio to TV to radio to TV, back and forth from approximately 9:45pm EST to !0:18pm EST.
1968-04-04, Many, 100 min.
- Hubert Humphrey
- Duke Ellington
- Dick Reeves
- Charles Percy
- Lyndon Johnson
- Jesse Jackson
- Ed Bradley
- Bob Young
- Charles Kuralt
- Martin Luther King
- James Farmer
- Bill Mazer
- Lee Leonard
- Tom Jarriel
- Frank Gardner
- Steve Young
- Dr. Sterling Brown
- Don Hickman
- Jean Sheppard
- Marvin Agronsky
First radio and television news accounts (different stations) from approximately 9:45pm EST related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, in Memphis, Tennessee. These reports include first radio bulletins and reports. Beginning News Bulletin Radio report related to Martin Luther King assassination. According to Jesse Jackson a shot fired at King from a building across the street as he stood on his hotel balcony. As he was getting ready with a group of friends and associates to eat dinner when the shot was fired. Dr. King's death comes only one night after he told associates he was not disturbed by reports that he would be subjected to physical harm while in Memphis. The civil rights leader was in the city to take charge of demonstrations in support of the city's 1300 striking garbage workers. Most of these garbage workers are negro. Las week the march led by King erupted into rioting. ONe person was killed in that rioting. There had been legal attempts in a court order to revent Dr. King from leading another demonstration in a few days. Dr. Martin Luther King and his attorneys have gone into court in an attempt to have that ban lifted. A decision was expected tomorrow. Dr. King was proclaiming the fact that the could indeed lead. Tom Jarriel reports to ABC's Bob Young...reaction of the assassination which took place around 7:10pm...rioting in Tennessee...death of King around 8pm...President Johnson's response to the public...VP Hubert Humphrey comments, Steve Young reports from Carnegie Hall...Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial, Ed Bradley Man on the Street reactions in Harlem to the assassination, comments from Dr. Sterling Brown, Senator Charles Percy comments...Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Other stations are archived at this time including the following reports: PBS reaction of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Rioting in Tennessee...WNBC radio Charles Percy states that we must bring negroes into the mainstream of labor and business...Dick Reeves and Frank Gardner reports from WCBS News. Report that King died at 8pm EST. President Lyndon Johnson responds to the American people. Vice President Hubert Humphrey responds. King shot in the neck. One bullet . Steve Young at Carnegie Hall. Duke Ellington turns concert into a memorial. At 7:10 King was shot. Ed Bradley reports with man on the street interviews in Harlem, NY. Dr. Sterling Brown comments. Senator Charles P:ercy interviewed at the Plaza Hotel. Don Hickman reports from Memphis Tennessee. Dr. Martin Luther King, third youngest person to win the Nobel Prize. Short biography of King. Effects of Civil Rights during the Viet Nam War, view on congress and their focus on non violence. WOR radio report. Jean Sheppard. Bill Mazer. WABC report. Lee Leonard quotes King who said "I am a dead man. The only question is when?" Discussion. Extra police are sent to Harlem. Atmosphere there is electric. James Farmer statement read by nesman. City College closed tomorrow. WVATS speech by Senator Wayne Morris. Riot ing in Memphis Tennessee. WLOK'S Tom Wat son reports. WVAI additional comments. WnBC Lee Leonard studio interview. Dick Reeves. Looting Harlem. SP EICAL BROADCAST then NBC re orts from Memphis TN. Jesse Jackson is interviewed ...reaction when bullet hit Dr. King. Again here President Johnson speech to the nation. Late reports from Danie Schorrand King speech, "...mine eyes have seen the glory.". Hubert Humphrey quote that King "An apostle of non-violence has been the victim of violence." CBS TV Russell long interviewed by Marvin Agronsky. WINS reports. King's first filmed interview on Bus Boycott in 1961 in Montgomery Alabama. Charles Kuralt reports retrospective...King at convention during the summer of 1956...prayer pilgrimage, King on advantages of sit-ins. NOTE: All of the above air checks audio taped were recorded off the air (television and radio) in real time, switching from one station to another...radio to TV to radio to TV, back and forth from approximately 9:45pm EST.
1968-04-04, CBS, 90 min.
Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. Host: Joseph Benti.
1968-04-04, NBC, 00 min.
President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the nation regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
#8940: NBC NEWS FINAL
Order1968-04-04, NBC, 30 min.
Continuing live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1968-04-04, , min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Bob Young
- Dan Rather
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Glenn Rinker
- Julian Barber
Live coverage of the assassination of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4th, 1968. 1- News reports by Julian Barber WTOP-TV Washington (CBS) 2- News reports by Glenn Rinker WRC-TV (NBC) Washington 3- NBC News Special Report-(Joined in progress) (Dr. King in critical condition) 4- ABC News Special Report (Joined in progress) (Dr.King in critical condition) 5- NBC News Special Report (Death Of Dr. King) 6- Special Report WTTG News (Metro) Washington D.C. Death of Dr. King-32 seconds 7- ABC News Special Report (Death of Dr. King) 41 second special report 8- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning the death of Dr. King. 9- NBC News Special Report (Death of Dr.King update) 10- ABC News Special Report with Bob Young (Joined in progress update) 11- CBS News Special Report (Joined in progress) with Walter Cronkite concerning the death of Dr. King and remarks by President Johnson and Vice President Hubert Humphrey. For events of 4-5-68, please see #11313A.
1968-04-04, NBC, 30 min.
Live coverage of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, hosted by Chet Huntley.
1968-04-05, ABC/NBC/CBS, 52 min.
- David Brinkley
- Walter Cronkite
- Chet Huntley
- Bob Hope
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Julian Barber
- Dan Rather
- Steve Rowan
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Eric Sevareid
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Hubert Humphrey
- Ike Pappas
- Bill Plante
- Ralph Abernathy
- Peter Burns
- John Hart
- Carl Stokes
- Robert F. Kennedy
News report of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from WTOP-TV(CBS) Washington D.C. by Julian Barber. There is an NBC News bulletin and special report with further details including news of King's death. An ABC bulletin is heard interrupting regular broadcasting, announcing the tragic death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Joined in progress, late reports from Dan Rather on a CBS News Special Report. In a previous speech King is heard, reminding his followers that to put one's life on the line for what is just and righteous is to place oneself in danger, but the risks must be taken. Another extensive CBS TV NEWS SPECIAL REPORT from Washington DC is telecast preempting regular programming the evening of April 4, 1968. Walter Cronkite relays the latest news from Memphis, Tennessee where King was pronounced dead one hour after he was shot. Cronkite recounts a brief biographic report on King; his early life, his rise to fame, and the influences he has had promoting non-violent activates. Wires are read from shocked dignitaries. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaks live to the American people requesting all Americans to work together for peace and solidarity. Via video tape, Vice President Hubert Humphrey reflects on this tragedy and gives praise to the work which King has done and to his non-violent philosophy for acquiring freedom and civil rights for all people. On the following day, April 5, CBS EVENING NEWS with WALTER CRONKIITE. Dan Rather reports concerning the racial looting which has occurred. Ike Pappas reports from Memphis Tennessee. He states that at 2:06pm Dr. King walked on to his hotel balcony. 200 hundred feet away across the balcony one shot rang out and the assassin disappeared. Steve Rowan from Memphis reports of looting and chaos during the day. Officers in gas masks. Fires everywhere. A number of Negroes taken into custody. National Guard requested and called in near the White House. Incidents of looting in Detroit, Boston, and in the states of Tennessee, Colorado and North Carolina. A national day of mourning is reported by Dan Rather. President Johnson again talks to the American people requesting unity. Additional reports from Memphis come from Ike Pappas who states that King walked to railing at his hotel at 3:06pm. 200 feet away a single shot rang out, and the shooter disappeared. Bill Plante reports from Memphis related to the emotions felt.. Prayers from Dr. Ralph Abernathy are heard. From Atlanta, a report detailing the return of King's body to Georgia. Peter Burns reports on funeral arrangements. From Cleveland, John Hart reports; we hear statements from Senator Robert F. Kennedy and Carl Stokes. From the HUNTLEY BRINKLEY REPORT(NBC), Chet Huntley and David Brinkley inform on the latest development regarding looting and violence in many states including Detroit, Greensboro, and Chicago. Federal troops ordered into the streets. All schools closed. Four deaths reported. Hundreds arrested in Detroit. Guard troops deployed in Nashville, Tennessee and in Chicago. On CBS EVENING NEWS, Eric Sevareid comments on the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. He states, "never before has this nation gone into a proclaimed mourning, its flag everywhere at half staffed over the death of a private citizen. And this man was a descendent of slaves." Walter Cronkite concludes with his signature sign off, "And that's the way it is, April 5th, 1968. This is Walter Cronkinte. Good Night."
1968-04-05, CBS, 30 min.
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Harry Reasoner
- Dan Rather
- Steve Rowan
- Roger Mudd
- Nelson Benton
- Eric Sevareid
- Ike Pappas
- Bill Plante
- John Hart
- Carl Stokes
- Dr Martin Luther King
- Whitney Young
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
- Mayor Richard M. Daley
- Reverend Ralph Abernathy
- Coretta King
- Jeb Duvall
ASSASSINATION OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND AFTERMATH Anchor newsman Harry Reasoner examines the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King and the aftermath that has followed a day later. Harry Reasoner reports on 40 cities across the nation where much domestic disturbance has erupted causing the National Guard to be deployed. We hear prior speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King proclaiming that he will not use violence to protest all that is evil in the country. President Lyndon Johnson speaks to the American people. He implores that blacks and whites must come together to fill the void of Dr. King whose voice has been stilled. Reports of 3000 National Guardsman deployed to Detroit where one person has been killed. Major looting and fires everywhere. 2000 National Guardsman deployed to Boston. State of emergency in Washington DC where Steve Rowan reports major destruction and looting, some by children. Police officers attempt to curtail violence. Nelson Benton reports of 100 fires only blocks from the White House. Three deaths reported. 4000 National Guardsman deployed. Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. President Johnson meets with 21 civil rights leaders at the White House this morning. Mourning in the afternoon at the National Cathedral. In Chicago, 6000 National Guardsman have taken up position. Jeb Duvall reports. Two negroes killed by snipers. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley appeals for all people to protect the city of Chicago. From Memphis Tennessee Ike Pappas reports and reconstructs the assassination. He states that Dr. King emerged from his room #306 and on the balcony leaned over to talk to others below. From a bathroom window across from the balcony, only 200 feet away the assailant fired one shot striking King in the neck, and fled. Also reporting from Memphis is Bill Plante...an extended report of Coretta King arriving at the Memphis airport, and the procession arriving at the funeral home. People line the streets. Reverend Ralph Abernathy states that Dr. Martin Luther King believed in non-violence. Tuesday will be his Funeral. There is a message from Jacqueline Kennedy. John Hart reports from Cleveland Ohio. Mayor Carl Stokes states that nobody can kill an idea or ideal which Dr. King represented, and whose message will continue to live in this city. Whitney Young addresses the question of who will replace Dr. Martin Luther King? He reflects to all that "The time has come for all decent people to voice their will. Roger Mudd reports in Washington D.C. that a Joint session of congress will be meeting on Monday with attentions of passing President's Johnson housing and jobs massive spending bill. Eric Sevareid examines the effects of violence that has been seen in many cities across the nation...assessment of the consequences of a great man assassinated, a symbol of a man who has been martyred. Harry Reasoner signs off.
1968-04-05, WCBS, 14 min.
Sunday declared a day of mourning for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. President Johnson speaks. Looting and violence in Harlem, in aftermath of the King assassination, Mayor Lindsay comments, description of death scene at the Memphis, motel. Jim Jensen reports.
1968-04-05, ABC, 18 min.
- Howard K. Smith
- Ted Koppel
- Martin Luther King
- Bob Young
- Robert Kennedy
- Frank Reynolds
- Jim Burns
- Tom Jerrold
- Gabe Pressman
- Jose Williams
- Jacqueline Onassis
Today in Memphis, reported by Tom Jerrold, Ted Koppel reports from the Memphis airport, Jim Burns reports on the hunt for King's assassin, Jose Williams remember's Dr. King's final words. From NBC News: man on the street interviews with Gabe Pressman reporting, President Johnson speech, Robert F. Kennedy reflects in a speech, a statement from Jackie Onassis, commentary from ABC's Howard K. Smith.
1968-04-05, CBS, 24 min.
- Pope Paul VI
- Walter Cronkite
- Lyndon Johnson
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Dan Rather
- Roger Mudd
- Robert Kennedy
- John Hart
- Stokely Carmichael
- Ike Pappas
- Carl Stokes
- Steve Rowan
- Peter Burns
- Ralph Abernathy
- Bert Quint
- Jacqueline Kennedy
- Bill Plante
Steve Rowan from Washington, DC-Looting and rioting Dan Rather-Report on the president Ike Pappas- In Memphis, Tennessee- Details before Dr. King was shot. Bill Plante- Reporting from Memphis Peter Burns- With Dr. Ralph Abernathy John Hart- With Robert F. Kennedy- mindless violence. Also comments from Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes plus world reaction from Pope Paul VI, Britain's Parliament, The Soviet Union and Stokely Carmichael. Comments from Robert Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Carl Stokes, plus world reaction. Civil Rights Bill not passed, Bert Quint reports from Hanoi, Eric Sevareid with commentary on Dr. King. Host: Walter Cronkite. With commercials.
1968-04-05, WGY, min.
Continuing radio coverage of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
#15739: WALTER KIERNAN - COMMENTARY
Order1968-04-05, WBAI, 29 min.
Walter Kiernan is heard on this WBAI radio broadcast with his commentary, "THOU SHALT NOT KILL." We hear the final five minutes of a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King on March 10, 1968 at Hunter College, taking a stand on liberty and justice for all. Latest news heard regarding the body of Dr. King being taken from the airport to the funeral home.
1968-04-05, CBS, 29 min.
- Harry Reasoner
- Dan Rather
- Steve Rowan
- Roger Mudd
- Nelson Benton
- Ike Pappas
- Bill Plante
- Peter Burns
- John Hart
- Whitney Young
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Mayor Richard J. Daley
- President Lyndon B. Johnson
Harry Reasoner anchors this Special CBS News Report on the Assassination of DR. Martin Luther King, yesterday. We hear a speech given by the late King, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Whitney Young are heard, as well as comments from President Lyndon B. Johnson. News of rioting in the streets of Detroit, Boston, Chicago and New York are broadcast. Correspondents reporting include, Steve Rowan, Nelson Benton, Dan Rather, Peter Burns, Ike Pappas, Bill Plante, John Hart and Roger Mudd.
1968-04-05, NBC, 00 min.
President Lyndon B. Johnson addresses the nation regarding the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
1968-04-05, NBC, 8 min.
Johnny Carson monologue explains last nights show airing (April 4, 1968) video taped before just before the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King occurred. Consequently, the broadcast tape aired at 11:30 PM without mentioning the death of King. A large portion of the public felt insulted that no mention of the assassination was mentioned and wondered why NBC elected to run the pre recorded tape recorded earlier that night in the first place. On this April 5, 1968 broadcast the next night Johnny Carson expresses his own sympathy to the King family and apologizes to the public for all of the misunderstanding that was a point of discussion after the airing of last nights program. Incomplete appearance of actress Patricia Neal. NOTE: The TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON had a policy of PRE TAPING the TONIGHT SHOW "LIVE" from 7:00PM TO 8:30PM to be televised later that night from 11:30 PM to 1:00 AM, Eastern Standard Time. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated at 7:01 PM EST and was officially proclaimed deceased at 8:00 PM EST. The first network Special Reports of the shooting of Dr. King aired on CBS TV from 8:24 to 8:30 PM, ABC TV, from 8:52 to 9:21 PM, and NBC TV, from 9:00 to 9:10 PM. President Johnson addressed the nation from 9:00 to 9:10 PM. The earliest TV Network bulletins were approximately broadcast after 8:15pm, fifteen minutes before Johnny Carson would conclude taping THE TONIGHT SHOW broadcast at 8:30pm EASTER STANDARD TIME. The facts remain that Johnny Carson was not aware of the assassination when he concluded the taping of his show, just before the assassination occurred. However, what is curious is the fact while NBC TV broadcast a half-hour follow-up Special Report on the assassination (9:30 PM - 10:00 PM) and a third Special Report update from 11:00 PM to 11:10 PM the NBC Network decided to air the TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON at 11:30 PM, instead of cancelling all regular scheduled programming in that sensitive time period. No mention of the assassination and death of Dr. Martin Luther King preceded the airing of The Tonight Show or during the ninety minute broadcast. And so audiences who were tuning in to their television sets for the first time that evening were watching Johnny performing laughs and his guests discussing frivolity after what had just occurred hours before. It was these circumstances that drew thousands of calls to NBC and condemnation for such airing and insensitivity. This Johnny Carson monologue broadcast record is one of the highlight lost tapes during its 30 year run.
1968-04-05, , min.
- Walter Cronkite
- David Brinkley
- Chet Huntley
- James Farmer
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
- Wally Bruner
- John Goldsmith
- Stephen Gear
- Steve Schatz
Events of April 5th, 1968, concerning the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 12- Today Show Interviews 4-5-68 with James Farmer and others 13- CBS News Bulletin (joined in progress) with Dan Rather concerning looting in Washington and Federal troops sent into Washington. 14- CBS News with Walter Cronkite 15- Huntley- Brinkley Report segment (NBC) 16- WTOP News Special Report with Stephen Gear about rioting in Washington. 17- WMAL (ABC) News Special Report with Steve Schatz concerning rioting and curfew in Washington. 18- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith 19- WMAL News Special Report with Steve Schatz (joined in progress) reporting tanks in Washington 20- WTTG News Special Report with Wally Bruner and John Goldsmith.
#15745: CBS RADIO NEWS, THE
Order1968-04-06, CBS, 6 min.
Charles Collingwood reports from Tokyo, Dr. Martin Luther King memorial service on Tuesday, Memphis, Tennessee march on Monday. Commercial for Chevrolet.
1968-04-06, CBS, 15 min.
Events that happened in the past week North Vietnam willing to talk peace terms with the USA Wall Street surge, breaks all records Hubert Humphrey Dr. Martin Luther King Assassination An excerpt of King speech night before killing. Host: Reed Collins
1968-04-07, WGY, 59 min.
- Jackie Robinson
- Mahalia Jackson
- Bill Ryan
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Leontyne Price
- John V. Lindsay
- Ralph Abernathy
- Jay Barbaree
- Martin Luther King
- Jesse Jackson
- Coretta Scott King
- Leonytne Price
- Rabbi Abraham Hesholt
- Reverend James Lawson
- Joel Nederhood
- Mark Lanzman
- Henry Loeb
- Abraham Joshua Heschel
- James Watson
- Dealy Mallory III
Live NBC Radio Network Special on the death of Dr. Martin Luther King. An NBC Radio Special Report hosted and narrated by NBC correspondent Bill Ryan. Includes many testimonials and tributes from celebrated individuals and from the "Man in the Street." Mahalia Jackson is heard singing "Take My Hand." From past speeches we hear Dr. Martin Luther King and his philosophy of non violent protesting. Jay Barbee reports at the Sisters Chapel in Memphis Tennessee where people pay their respects to Dr. King as he lies is state. Barbee interviews those in attendance asking the question, "What did Martin Luther King mean to you?" and "Opinions of race relations now in the South." Coretta King speaks about Dr. King's relationship with the Reverend Ralph Abernathy whom King elected to replace him at such time of his death. She reminds all that her husband believed it is not how long you live but how well you live. Mayor of New York City, John Lindsay gives tribute as well as Jackie Robinson who states that Martin Luther King has been the greatest leader in the country of the 20th century. Sammy Davis Jr gives tribute to Dr. King. Leontyne Price sings "This Little LIght of Mine." NBC's Mark Lanzman reporting and interview with Mayor of Memphis, Henry Loeb. Abraham Joshua Heschel give tribute. Reverend James Watson is interviewed. Dealy Mallory 3rd states current attitude in the white community at this time. Oratory and eulogy given by Dr. Joel Nederhood "The Power of God." From August 1963 Dr. Martin Luther King's address at the March on Washington, "I Have A Dream" speech.
1968-04-07, WGY, 00 min.
Live radio special about the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
1968-04-07, CBS, 60 min.
Vietnam peace talks in Hanoi Martin Luther King funeral on Tuesday A memorial to Dr. King today at 1:30 PM. Rod MacLeish reports for CBS news. Also, an excerpt from WABC Radio news with George Hayes. WABC-Music, news, George Hayes on rioting reduced in Washington, Chicago, Baltimore, Pittsburgh...King funeral to be held Tuesday...Today a memorial to King at !:30pm...WABC news, Monitor radio news...walk of understanding in New Jersey, Rally in East Harlem, Marion Anderson to speak tonight...all sports postponed tonight, museums closed, Broadway is closed, comments from mayor of New York John Lindsay, Ewin Newman Special Report "National Day of Morning" /WCBS News Radio 88 WNEW news...Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee read from the Bible, WINS Radio reports "...looking for the killer." WCBS news 88 WNESW news with Gene Wyman, Sam Donaldson "Martin Luther King special memorial tribute report ABC TV "MLK: The 26 Non Violent Way" Nelson Rockefeller, Roy Wilkins, Sammy Davis Jr....short round table discussion.
1968-04-09, WTEN, min.
Live TV and radio coverage of the funeral services for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Radio coverage provided by WGY, Schenectady.
1968-04-09, CBS, 173 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- John Lindsay
- Charles Kuralt
- Martin Luther King
- Hubert Humphrey
- Edwin Newman
- Reed Collins
- Jim Burns
- Jackie Robinson
- Sid Davis
- Lou Adler
- Ralph Abernathy
- Rod MacLeish
- Coretta Scott King
- Floyd Kalber
- John Dancy
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Ronald English
- King Family
- Harry Belafonte
- Harold De Woolf
- Stan Scott
- Ken Reed
- Jim Gordon
- Robert Williams
Live coverage and highlights from all three networks and Radio of Dr. Martin Luther King's Funeral.
#15751: NBC NEWS, THE
Order1968-04-09, NBC, 4 min.
The funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, 100,000 to 150,000 people in the march, how "Luther" was added to his name by Chet Huntley, Dr. King's beginnings.
1968-04-09, CBS, 27 min.
Today's events: A look back Retrospect from Roger Mudd March on Washington 8-28-63 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance Response to "Black Power" ethic and incident with James Meredith Open housing in Milwaukee (Dr. King interview) Mountain top speech "non-violence" stand Walter Cronkite comments on "Free At Last" tombstone Charles Kuralt at Moorehouse College Excerpt of NBC News with Chet Huntley and Edwin Newman
#15753: WCBS NEWS WITH JIM JENSEN
Order1968-04-09, WCBS, 3 min.
The day's events of Dr. Martin Luther King's funeral.
1968-04-09, CBS, 21 min.
Dr. Martin Luther King's memorial and final rites. In Mexico, the search for DR. King's assassin, Charles Evers appeals for calm, Dan Rather reports on peace talks with Hanoi.
1968-04-10, WABC, 139 min.
- Mike Nichols
- Gene Kelly
- Danny Kaye
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Shirley Jones
- Martha Raye
- Bob Hope
- Stanley Kramer
- Rock Hudson
- Carol Channing
- Rod Steiger
- Robert Wise
- Grace Kelly
- Diahann Carroll
- Robert Morse
- Katharine Hepburn
- Angie Dickinson
- Olivia De Havilland
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Sterling Silliphant
- Natalie Wood
- Hank Sims
- Audrey Hepburn
- Gregory Peck
- Patty Duke
- Anne Bancroft
- Dame Edith Evans
- Walter Mirisch
- George Kennedy
- Dustin Hoffman
- Katharine Ross
- MacDonald Carey
- Barbara Rush
- Eva Marie Saint
- Richard Crenna
- Elke Sommer
- Walter Matthau
- Estelle Parsons
- Hal Ashby
- Rosalind Russell
- Barbra Streisand
- Sidney Poitier
- Julie Andrews
- Claire Bloom
Bob Hope is the host for the 14th time of the 40th annual Academy Awards.He would host this gala event alone only one more time; 10 years later in 1978, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this annual presentation. Academy President Gregory Peck gives tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bob Hope commences the program with a monologue. Presenters and award winners include Carol Channing, Patty Duke, George Kennedy, and Katharine Hepburn. In a salute to the history of the Oscar and its first decade of development, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, MacDonald Carey, Diahann Carroll, Robert Morse, Barbara Rush, Eva Marie Saint, Martha Raye, Olivia de Havilland, who salutes Oscar's second decade, Natalie Wood, Richard Crenna, Elke Sommer, Walter Matthau, Estelle Parsons, Dame Edith Evans, Grace Kelly, who salutes Oscar's third decade, Hal Ashby, Rosalind Russell, Anne Bancroft, who salutes Oscar's fourth decade, Danny Kaye, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Angie Dickinson, Gene Kelly, Barbra Streisand, Robert Wise, Claire Bloom, Rod Steiger, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Nichols, Sterling Silliphant, Stanley Kramer, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Julie Andrews, and Walter Mirisch. Bob Hope concludes with some serious remarks reflecting the assassination of Martin Luther King regarding bigotry and the purpose of motion pictures...to reflect the human condition. Hank Sims is the announcer. George Kennedy-Best supporting actor Estelle Parsons_Best supporting actress Alfred Hitchcock: Irving Thalberg Award.
#15759: ACADEMY AWARDS: 40TH ANNUAL
Order1968-04-10, WABC, 131 min.
- Mike Nichols
- Gene Kelly
- Danny Kaye
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Shirley Jones
- Martha Raye
- Bob Hope
- Stanley Kramer
- Rock Hudson
- Carol Channing
- Rod Steiger
- Robert Wise
- Grace Kelly
- Diahann Carroll
- Robert Morse
- Katharine Hepburn
- Angie Dickinson
- Olivia De Havilland
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Sterling Silliphant
- Natalie Wood
- Hank Sims
- Audrey Hepburn
- Gregory Peck
- Patty Duke
- Anne Bancroft
- Dame Edith Evans
- Walter Mirisch
- George Kennedy
- Dustin Hoffman
- Katharine Ross
- MacDonald Carey
- Barbara Rush
- Eva Marie Saint
- Richard Crenna
- Elke Sommer
- Walter Matthau
- Estelle Parsons
- Hal Ashby
- Rosalind Russell
- Barbra Streisand
- Sidney Poitier
- Julie Andrews
- Claire Bloom
Bob Hope is the host for the 14th time of the 40th annual Academy Awards.He would host this gala event alone only one more time; 10 years later in 1978, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this annual presentation. Academy President Gregory Peck gives tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bob Hope commences the program with a monologue. Presenters and award winners include Carol Channing, Patty Duke, George Kennedy, and Katharine Hepburn. In a salute to the history of the Oscar and its first decade of development, Dustin Hoffman, Katharine Ross, MacDonald Carey, Diahann Carroll, Robert Morse, Barbara Rush, Eva Marie Saint, Martha Raye, Olivia de Havilland, who salutes Oscar's second decade, Natalie Wood, Richard Crenna, Elke Sommer, Walter Matthau, Estelle Parsons, Dame Edith Evans, Grace Kelly, who salutes Oscar's third decade, Hal Ashby, Rosalind Russell, Anne Bancroft, who salutes Oscar's fourth decade, Danny Kaye, Rock Hudson, Shirley Jones, Angie Dickinson, Gene Kelly, Barbra Streisand, Robert Wise, Claire Bloom, Rod Steiger, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Nichols, Sterling Silliphant, Stanley Kramer, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Julie Andrews, and Walter Mirisch. Bob Hope concludes with some serious remarks reflecting the assassination of Martin Luther King regarding bigotry and the purpose of motion pictures...to reflect the human condition. Hank Sims is the announcer. George Kennedy-Best supporting actor Estelle Parsons- Best supporting actress Alfred Hitchcock: Irving Thalberg Award. See #1047 for details.
1968-04-13, CBS, 18 min.
Charles Collingwood on Hanoi peace talks. White Mustang found in Alabama- possibly owned by Dr. King Assassin? Review of Dr. King's funeral. Host: Reed Collins
1968-04-13, CBS, 24 min.
Tracing the assassination of Dr. King Charles Kuralt-On The Road in Fredricksburg, Indiana Joined in progress. An excerpt of NBC Nightly News with Chet Huntley.
1968-04-19, CBS, 29 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- Martin Luther King
- Eric Sevareid
- Richard Nixon
- Bill Stout
- Roger Mudd
- Robert Kennedy
- Mike Wallace
- James Earl Ray
40-year-old James Earl Ray is identified as the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King, Eric Sevareid reports. An extensive report on the details regarding the shooting by Mike Wallace and Bill Stout. Nixon predicts Robert Kennedy will run against him Communist nations seek their own communist ID's not relegated to duplicating the USSR. Robert Kennedy campaigns in California, Roger Mudd reports. Also, an excerpt of NBC News: Report on the North Korean crisis and "Pueblo." Report from the American crewmembers disparaging the US.
1968-04-19, CBS, 27 min.
The Indiana primary, editorial by Eric Sevareid A tornado in Arkansas The North Pole is reached for the first time in fifty years Airline movies-Drinks remain cost-free. Washington, DC returns to normal after violence when Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated. Neil Strauser reports. Walter Cronkite signoff. Walter Cronkite hosting.
1968-05-04, CBS, 22 min.
Coretta Scott King returns to the place (Memphis, Tennessee) where her husband (Dr. Martin Luther King) was assassinated and dedicates a plague in his honor. Czech Government to Moscow conference. Bill Harris with a sports update. Reed Collins is the host.
#15742: NEGRO RALLY AT CENTRAL PARK
Order1968-05-04, WBAI, 29 min.
A negro rally at central at Central Park is covered by WBAI radio. Speakers at the rally on behalf of the late Dr. Martin Luther KIng include, Ossie Davis, Dr. Benjamin Spock, others. Non violence and violent reactions and projections by protester's are heard. They express their points of view.
1968-06-05, WCBS, 56 min.
- Sirhan Sirhan
- Terry Drinkwater
- Harry Reasoner
- Jose Williams
- Dan Rather
- John P. Speigal
- Thomas Dodd
- Charles Evers
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Eugene McCarthy
- Coretta Scott King
- Daniel Schorr
- Bill Stout
- Jacqueline Onassis
- Eric Sevareid
- Earl Ubell
- Lyndon B. Johnson
- Ralph Abernathy
- John Hart
- Robert F. Kennedy
- J. Lawrence Pool
Harry Reasoner anchors this live special report on the day of the Robert F. Kennedy shooting. John Hart reports with the latest bulletins. Bill Stout updates his report on the accused gunman. President Lyndon B. Johnson talks to the American people from the White House. There is an audio recording of a 90 sec. segment from L.A. Mutual News Reporter Andrew West, as he reported the shooting as it actually happened earlier in the day. There are medical reports given to the press at a brief press conference. Presidential candidate Sen. Eugene McCarthy comments as does non-violent black leader Charles Evers. Heard are press conference reports on the background of accused shootist Sirhan Sirhan and the weapon used. Dan Rather reports from Washington D.C. Conn. Sen. Thomas Dodd comments on his Gun Control Bill. Rev. Ralph Abernathy and Jose Williams comment. CBS News correspondent Daniel Schorr interviews Mrs. Martin Luther King Jr., who reads letters she sent to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy. Harry Reasoner discusses the nature of the head wound suffered by Kennedy with CBS science editor Earl Ubell and Surgeon Dr. J. Lawrence Pool. Roger Mudd is heard in a 1967 interview with Robert Kennedy. Terry Drinkwater reports on Jacqueline Onassis' arrival in L.A. at Good Samaritin Hospital. Robert Kennedy's speech in Indianapolis after the death of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is replayed. From Boston's WHDH studio, Psychiatrist Dr. John P. Speigal discusses acts of violence in America. In Washington D.C., Eric Sevareid gives his impressions on the days events. Harry Reasoner summarizes and concludes the broadcast.